http://www.oneplusone.org.uk Current research and policy news from Government departments, research centres, publishers, and relationships and family organisations, along with links to further information. One Plus One is a team of researchers, practitioners and information specialists whose aim is to enhance understanding of how family relationships contribute to the well being of adults and children. en-uk Fri, 05 Mar 2010 16:54:54 GMT Fri, 05 Mar 2010 16:54:54 GMT http://www.opo.org.uk/images/header/OPOLogo.jpg http://www.oneplusone.org.uk 82 82 http://www.oneplusone.org.uk/ICOR/ResearchAndPolicyNewsItem.php?Ref=1045 New report shows communities that have been affected by anti-social behaviour are seeing a significant improvement following Family Intervention Projects which are aimed at targeting the country's most challenging families. Fri, 03 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.oneplusone.org.uk/ICOR/ResearchAndPolicyNewsItem.php?Ref=1045 http://www.oneplusone.org.uk/ICOR/ResearchAndPolicyNewsItem.php?Ref=1044 A new book has been published by the British Academy and explores the role of values in political debate and in particular why policy makers need good social science. Sun, 02 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.oneplusone.org.uk/ICOR/ResearchAndPolicyNewsItem.php?Ref=1044 http://www.oneplusone.org.uk/ICOR/ResearchAndPolicyNewsItem.php?Ref=1040 According to new figures published by the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) when looking for work more than half of fathers want flexible working arrangements. Many fathers are unaware of their rights to paternity leave and flexible work arrangements. A new campaign 'Dads at Work' has been launched to make dads more aware of these workplace rights. Sat, 02 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.oneplusone.org.uk/ICOR/ResearchAndPolicyNewsItem.php?Ref=1040 http://www.oneplusone.org.uk/ICOR/ResearchAndPolicyNewsItem.php?Ref=1041 A new proposal has been announced whereby parents will be expected to sign up to school behaviour policies when they apply for a school place for their child. Parents will be asked to sign up to school policies like behaviour, attendance and uniform as part of the application process. These measures have been introduced as a means of helping parents recognize the importance of complying with a school’s policies once the child has been admitted. Sat, 02 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.oneplusone.org.uk/ICOR/ResearchAndPolicyNewsItem.php?Ref=1041 http://www.oneplusone.org.uk/ICOR/ResearchAndPolicyNewsItem.php?Ref=1039 The Home Office has launched a new advertising campaign to challenge teenagers’ attitudes to violence and abuse in relationships. These adverts have been designed to provoke a strong message to 13- to 18-year-olds, challenging them to stop abusive behaviour, to seek help when needed as well as highlighting the signs and consequences of abuse. Sat, 02 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.oneplusone.org.uk/ICOR/ResearchAndPolicyNewsItem.php?Ref=1039 http://www.oneplusone.org.uk/ICOR/ResearchAndPolicyNewsItem.php?Ref=1042 A new campaign has been launched to get more families using extended services. This campaign has been targeted towards parents in order to help raise awareness of the range of activities, services and advice available through schools. More than 90 % of schools are now offering extended services. Over 20,000 schools are currently offering access to services for families in their local communities. Sat, 02 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.oneplusone.org.uk/ICOR/ResearchAndPolicyNewsItem.php?Ref=1042 http://www.oneplusone.org.uk/ICOR/ResearchAndPolicyNewsItem.php?Ref=1043 New research using data from the Millennium Cohort Study has found that failure to reach key 'milestones' at nine months is associated with leardning and behaviour problems at age 5. Sat, 02 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.oneplusone.org.uk/ICOR/ResearchAndPolicyNewsItem.php?Ref=1043 http://www.oneplusone.org.uk/ICOR/ResearchAndPolicyNewsItem.php?Ref=1038 The provisional number of marriages registered in England and Wales in 2008 was 232,990 according the statistics released by the Office for National Statistics. Tue, 02 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.oneplusone.org.uk/ICOR/ResearchAndPolicyNewsItem.php?Ref=1038 http://www.oneplusone.org.uk/ICOR/ResearchAndPolicyNewsItem.php?Ref=1033 Ed Balls and Diana Johnson have announced that all local authorities will be required to provide short breaks for parents and carers who look after a disabled child. Mon, 02 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.oneplusone.org.uk/ICOR/ResearchAndPolicyNewsItem.php?Ref=1033 http://www.oneplusone.org.uk/ICOR/ResearchAndPolicyNewsItem.php?Ref=1035 More than 130,000 families have applied for free laptops and broadband internet access for their kids this has come only three weeks after the Government launched its giveaway scheme. Mon, 02 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.oneplusone.org.uk/ICOR/ResearchAndPolicyNewsItem.php?Ref=1035 http://www.oneplusone.org.uk/ICOR/ResearchAndPolicyNewsItem.php?Ref=1037 New internet safety campaign ‘Click Clever, Click Safe’ has been launchd to help children stay safe online. Mon, 02 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.oneplusone.org.uk/ICOR/ResearchAndPolicyNewsItem.php?Ref=1037 http://www.oneplusone.org.uk/ICOR/ResearchAndPolicyNewsItem.php?Ref=1034 The Audit Commission has published a new report entitled Giving children a healthy start. The report assesses the local implementation of national policy from 1999 to 2009 on the health of children from birth to five years of age in England. Wed, 02 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.oneplusone.org.uk/ICOR/ResearchAndPolicyNewsItem.php?Ref=1034 http://www.oneplusone.org.uk/ICOR/ResearchAndPolicyNewsItem.php?Ref=1014 The National Equality Panel has published new figures from a government commissioned report into economic inequality. Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.oneplusone.org.uk/ICOR/ResearchAndPolicyNewsItem.php?Ref=1014 http://www.oneplusone.org.uk/ICOR/ResearchAndPolicyNewsItem.php?Ref=1016 The Government has outlined plans to give parents more flexibility in how they use maternity and paternity leave. Sun, 01 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.oneplusone.org.uk/ICOR/ResearchAndPolicyNewsItem.php?Ref=1016 http://www.oneplusone.org.uk/ICOR/ResearchAndPolicyNewsItem.php?Ref=1021 A new national directory of childcare and family service providers has been launched - the Family Information Directory. Sun, 01 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.oneplusone.org.uk/ICOR/ResearchAndPolicyNewsItem.php?Ref=1021